US Army Parker Langenbeck Retractor D/E 21cm Fig.1

Clinical Application

This double-ended handheld retractor is intended to provide atraumatic exposure of skin, subcutaneous tissue and superficial fascial layers during incision, debridement and closure. Its combination of US Army and Parker/Langenbeck blade geometry makes it useful for small-to-medium incisions where controlled lateral retraction and wound-edge stabilization are required—common in general surgery, plastics, ENT, ambulatory procedures and minor orthopedic cases. The instrument is suitable for both primary retraction by the assistant and for intermittent self-retaining positioning by the scrub team during short procedures.

Design & Configuration

The double-ended configuration offers two blade profiles on a single shaft so the operator can select broader or narrower contact surfaces without changing instruments. Flat, blunt blades distribute pressure over the wound edge to minimize localized tissue trauma while maintaining clear visualization of the operative field. The 21 cm length balances reach with control for superficial and moderately deep cavities, and the overall geometry is optimized for manual handheld retraction and controlled finger placement.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Handheld surgical retractor
• Pattern / model: US Army / Parker Langenbeck combination
• Configuration: Double-ended (D/E)
• Length: 21 cm
• Tip / jaw pattern: Flat, blunt blades for atraumatic retraction
• Typical surgical use: Superficial soft-tissue and wound-edge retraction
• Material / construction: Medical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed from medical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability in repeated clinical use. The simple, robust design is intended for routine cleaning and sterilization and supports lifecycle reuse in high-turnover environments such as ambulatory surgery centers and hospital operating rooms.

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.

Brand Comparison

Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.

Availability & Returns

• In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
• Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
• Returns: 30-day return policy